Former England manager Gareth Southgate knighted in King's New Year's Honours list

12/30/2024 06:26 PM

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been knighted in King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours list. Southgate led England to the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2018 and consecutive European Championship finals during his eight-year spell in charge. The 54-year-old resigned from the role in July after leading England to the final of Euro 2024, where they were beaten by Spain. Southgate becomes the fourth England manager to receive a knighthood after Sir Walter Winterbottom, Sir Bobby Robson and 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey. The former Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and...